Hestóvin Stables Therapeutic Riding Center is 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Your Support Matters
Hestóvin Stables fills a vital need in our community by providing high-quality, accessible, and relationship-centered equine-assisted services, along with inclusive community events open to the public.
For individuals who haven’t found success in traditional therapy or would benefit from a more flexible, relational approach, Hestóvin Stables offers a transformative alternative—meeting people where they are and supporting their growth and overall well-being.
Interested in seeing how your contribution makes a difference?
Schedule a barn tour and experience our mission in action! Email us at laura@hestovinstables.org to schedule your visit.
How to Give
We offer several ways for you to make a lasting impact through financial giving.
We gratefully accept donations of any size—whether it’s a one-time financial gift, an item donation, or a planned gift as part of your estate planning.
You can choose to be recognized publicly, donate anonymously, or give in honor or memory of someone special.
We accept:
- IRA charitable distributions
- Donor-Advised Funds
- Investment gifts
- Employer matching gifts
Give Online
Please click the button below to access our secure portal where you can easily and safely make a donation online.
Mail a Check
Please make checks payable to:
Hestóvin Stables Therapeutic Riding Center
Mail to:
1217 East Paris Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
In-Kind Donations
We greatly appreciate in-kind donations that help offset the daily operating costs of our stables. If you have specific items to donate, please call us at: (616) 228-4140 or email: deanri@hestovinstables.org.
For Students & Staff:
- Balls, Rings, Large Games, Sensory Toys
- Beverages (k-cup coffee, tea, bottled water)
- Antibacterial Wipes – Lysol
- Disinfectant Spray
- Sunscreen
- Dry Erase Markers
- Dry Erase Board Spray
For the Horses:
We prefer buying from online stores such as StateLine Tack or Schneider’s, or going in person to Tractor Supply, Blain’s Farm & Fleet, or Family Farm & Home.
- Fly Spray (Absorbine UltraShield EX, Pyranha, or Bronco)
- Salt Blocks (Himalayan pink salt blocks)
- Leg Straps for Blankets
- Curry Combs, Mane Combs, Stiff & Soft Brushes, Hoof Pick (Oster brand)
- Sawdust (we buy ours from Cedar Springs Seed & Feed)
- Cowboy Magic Detangler
For the Barn & Office:
- Clorox Wipes
- Swiffer Wet Mopping Cloths
- Murphy Oil Soap Spray
- Toilet Paper, Paper Towel, Kleenex
- Postage Stamps
- Trash Bags (contractor grade 40 gallon and hefty kitchen)
- Strong Magnets for White Boards